Doctoral studies
The doctoral programme at the University of Gävle is for those who want to become experts in a specific subject area. The programme gives you the opportunity to develop your knowledge of scientific methods and theories. You will also receive training in working independently and systematically, and learn more about research ethics.
The aim of the program is for you to become an independent researcher ready for qualified tasks in industry, the public sector and universities. As a doctoral student, you are an important part of the University's research and an important representative of the University.
At University of Gävle we have degree-awarding powers within the areas Built Environment, Health-Promoting Working Life and Educational Sciences. Within these areas there are eleven third-cycle subject areas.
Here you will find information about what is required to apply for postgraduate education, and general information about what it means to be a doctoral student at the University of Gävle.
Here you will find information relevant to those who have already been admitted to postgraduate education at the University. The University strives to provide equal education for all doctoral students, regardless of organisational affiliation.et.
A summary of what needs to be planned and prepared in order to apply to defend your thesis, print the thesis and then how the public defence proceeds.
The University of Gävle has two graduate schools where some of our doctoral students are enrolled. In our industrial research schools, academia collaborates with industry, and doctoral students divide their time between the University of...
Here you will find information about the courses offered by the university to doctoral students in the subjects of occupational health science, social work and health care science. Several of the courses are open to...
The information on this page is intended for those who have been appointed as examiners at licentiate seminars and those who have been appointed as members of the grading committee at public defences.
Information for reviewers at the mid-term and final seminars. At the mid-term seminar, it is customary for at least one reviewer to come from another educational institution and one internally from the University.
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